Bear's book

Format:

Book

Title:

Bear's book

Author:

Freedman, Claire author

ISBN:

9781536205718

Edition:

First U.S. edition.

Publication:

Somerville, Massachusetts : Templar Books, an imprint of Candlewick Press, 2019.

Physical Description:

1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm

Summary:

"When Bear's favorite book of stories falls apart, he is determined to write one of his own. He ventures into the forest for inspiration, but writing is harder than he thinks, and he soon discovers that he needs help from his friends. See how Bear transforms their day into a wonderful adventure in this story about creativity and friendship. Fold-out page reveals Bear's new story"-- Provided by publisher.

Subject(s):

Bears -- Juvenile fiction.

Creative ability -- Juvenile fiction.

Friendship -- Juvenile fiction.

Books and reading -- Fiction.

Authorship -- Fiction.

Friendship -- Fiction.

Bears -- Fiction.

Forest animals -- Fiction.

Genre:

Picture books for children.

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Summary

A story about stories, writing, reading, and friendship. "Reading, writing, listening, helping, thanking: Bear and his animal friends can inspire young readers in family, school, or library settings." -- Kirkus Reviews

When Bear's favorite book of stories falls apart, he is determined to write one of his own. He ventures into the forest for inspiration, but writing is harder than he thinks, and he soon discovers that he needs help from his friends. See how Bear transforms their day into a wonderful adventure in this story about creativity and friendship.

Author Notes

Claire Freedman is the author of more than one hundred books for young readers. She tried writing in various genres before discovering a passion for children's books. She is best known for her award-winning Underpants series, which has sold more than two million copies to date and has been published in twenty-one languages.

Alison Friend spent three years working as an apprentice stonemason before meeting her husband. After they moved to America, she began painting funny animal pictures for greeting cards, then realized she should be illustrating books for children. She lives in England's Lake District and enjoys walking her border collie, Blue, and swimming in lakes (when it's warm!).

Reviews (1)

Kirkus Review

Bear is a great reader, but when he wants to write his own book, he suffers from a common malady: writer's block.He tries to find ideas by engaging in his favorite activities. First he tries to find a tree he can scratch his back on, but Mouse asks him for help with his dancing. Then he goes for a swim in the riverbut there, he's enlisted to help tow Rabbit's boat back to the riverbank. Finally, he tries climbing a tall tree, but a baby owl needs rescuing. Frustrated, he returns to his house for lunch. Sitting at his little table with its blue gingham tablecloth, he tries again to write a story like his favorites, which have "exciting beginnings, dramatic middles, and happy-ever-after endings." The ideas start to percolate. Bear writes and draws his own wonderful story to share when his good friends come around with a gift to thank him for his assistance. Presented as a gatefold, with antiqued paper and scrollwork borders, Bear's opus is a special pirate story starring all the animals that Bear met that morning. The theme of friendship is matched by the warm, cozy feeling of the mixed-media illustrations. Bear's helpfulness and his budding creativity make him a positive role model.Reading, writing, listening, helping, thanking: Bear and his animal friends can inspire young readers in family, school, or library settings. (Picture book. 4-6) Copyright Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.